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Front Range Barbeque ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado


First visit: Mar 2024

I was in the mood to try something new, and Front Range was a place I had on my priority list. Sitting on the outskirts of Old Colorado City, Front Range is a funky place that fits perfectly with the neighborhood. Once you step in, you will be greeted by a hostess to sit you down. Good, I can be served and leave a tip the proper way. This is one of those buildings that looks like a DIY make-it-up-as-you-go-along places. I even got a Sante Fe vibe while wandering around. They have a covered patio section that allows for live music mostly in the evenings. My friendly waitress came by and I knew what I wanted by looking at the online menu prior: The Sloppy Pig. This was apparently featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and it's obvious as to why once you see it. They describe it as thus: Tender-smoked pulled Pork, grilled Kielbasa Sausage, smoked pepper bacon topped with Sweet n’ Spicy BBQ, smoked cheddar cheese, spicy cole slaw, pickles and onion straws on our toasted sweet potato bun.


Well - look at that would ya ----> 

There was a family nearby who laughed when they saw it and said "good luck in eating that". I was in agreement, but I decided to try for it. It compacted nicely though and I was able to chow down with bites. I did pull some meat out to try their two different sauces. Their Sweet n' Spicy is super tasty, the original is boring by comparison. What a great sandwich. Wonderful mix of sauces, meats, and spices. Perhaps even better is that Red Beans and Rice you see there. That's the best I've had in town. It's one of the best I've ever had. Definitely spicy too, which added points. I could see myself craving this side dish. They have so many other items I want to try. Next time I'm bringing Mrs. RJG with me. She doesn't always like to try places (unless we're traveling), so I usually do the recon. This one worked out.

They also make a point to bring in different craft beers, and their selection was definitely researched. I tried a Mexican lager from Bristol this time. Something light and thirst quenching. Worth mentioning that the service was friendly and prompt. I should also state that when I arrived it was sparsely attended, but when I left it was mostly full in the main dining rooms. That's a good sign.

A completely different experience than Mission, but we now have two reliable places to go to in the Springs. In the RJG rotation goes Front Range.

3/24/24 (new entry)

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